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The number of community grants handed out in Saint John has increased by nearly 80 per cent in the past year. As Nathalie Sturgeon reports, many of that funding is going to organizations who are helping society’s most vulnerable.

A document obtained by Global News ties a petition to oust Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to Project YYC, a group pushing to get more conservatives elected to city council. Adam MacVicar reports.

Calgary’s longest-running vocal ensemble is set to perform a concert devoted exclusively to Broadway. Revv52’s artistic director John Morgan joins Global News Calgary with details on the show happening on May 10 and 11 at Mount Royal University’s Bella Concert Hall.

Avenue Magazine’s editor in chief, Shelley Arnusch, joins Global News Calgary to discuss the annual innovation issue and to highlight some organizations and individuals that are using technology and creativity to realize their vision.

A women’s summer basketball league called Hoopqueens is hoping to discover talent from Quebec to join their organization. As Nily louis reports, the league was on the lookout on Saturday.

A Canadian caregiving organization is calling for a national strategy to help care providers cope with the emotional, physical, and financial demands of caregiving. James Janeiro, Director of Policy and Government Relations at the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence joins us to highlight some of the details in their report.

Global News sits down with John McDougall, the Chair of the Edmonton Police Commission, to look at the organization’s responsibilities and his advocacy efforts for the LGBTQ2 community.

As some of the Toronto’s biggest festivals struggle to bounce back from the pandemic, Pat Tobin from the City of Toronto joins Candace Daniel to discuss some of the challenges organizations are facing.

The Corbeille de Pain is a charitable organization based in Pointe-Claire. On Saturday, April 27, it will be holding its largest fundraising event of the year called Empty Bowls. Corbeille de Pain’s executive director Virginie Grenier-Deschênes joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the mission of the organization and where funds raised...

One organ donor can save up to eight lives, and a tissue donor can save or dramatically improve lives for up to 75 people. It’s National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, and Alberta Health Services is revealing a new name for its provincial donation program now known as ‘Give Life Alberta.’ Su-Ling Goh and...

Reaction continues to the UCP’s Bill 20. The legislation aims to give the province broad authority to dismiss local elected officials and overturn municipal bylaws. The organization that represents Alberta cities, towns, and villages suggests the proposed changes would create an “atmosphere of fear.” Tyler Gandam, president of Alberta Municipalities, joined Global News at Noon...

Canadian artist Michelle Treacy has just come off the 2024 American Idol season where she won a golden ticket. Besides creating new music, she is a health advocate who works with an organization called “No Time for That (Anti-Bullying Society),” a Canadian charity offering presentations in schools for free including in Greater Montreal. Ahead of...

A pair of Montreal seniors are ripping into Quebec’s health system after an experience that left them feeling upset and disrespected. The couple says they were left waiting for hours for an appointment at a hospital, even though the doctor wasn’t even there. Plus, spring was in the air Saturday as people, young and old,...

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We look at why reclining seats may soon be a thing of the past on airplanes. Plus, we have some fashion tips so you can emulate your favourite musicians. Also, Susie Wall joins us for another edition of Susie Qs. Plus, we talk to HGTV’s Sebastian Clovis about...

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We look at the chatter about the Loblaws boycott and its feasibility. Plus, we look at hacks to save money and reduce waste. Also, we catch up with two performers from Cirque Du Soleil. Plus, don’t miss Morgan Hoffman’s chat with John Boyd. And we answer all your...

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering but don’t know where to start, the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is hosting Edmonton’s largest volunteer fair in celebration of National Volunteer Week. Scott Lundell joined us on Global News Morning with all the details.

The Andy Polanski Foundation was created to honour Andy, who passed away in a motor vehicle collision and became an organ donor. The “Evening of Hope” gala is being held on April 20 to raise awareness and funds for organ donor families. Andy’s sister Dawn Pinder and Stacey Walker with the gala joined us on...

Education Institutions around the world participate in Open Education Week, a global initiative aimed at creating ‘barrier-free education.” Open education consultant Jenna Gauthier joined Morgan Black to talk about it.

April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, and Sunday Apirl 7 is the fifth anniversary of Green Shirt Day,Krista Winnig and Joanne Curtis join Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC to discuss organ donation.

The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is an Alberta non-profit organization that serves to share the voices of Indigenous women on the issues and challenges they face. In May, the organization is hosting its annual awards ceremony to recognize the achievements and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women. Rachelle Verne joined...